Museums in Singapore, Singapore

Singapore also referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City, and the Red Dot is the world’s only island city. It has a diverse and multilingual population comprising of Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil and Arab. In this globalised city, one can find a perfect amalgamation of the old co-existing with the new. The city boasts vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters that give a glimpse into its rich past.

The best way to get to know the history of the city and how it came to be the way it is today, is to take a tour of some of the best museums in Singapore. There is more diversity in museums of Singapore than one can recognise, ranging from art focused spaces, historical artefacts, toys to optical illusions. The best museums in Singapore include National Museum of Singapore, the oldest museum in the island city, it displays great exhibitions and artefacts from Singapore; Asian Civilisations Museum, displaying artefacts from different regions of Asia; Peranakan Museum, showcasing the unique culture of Peranakan communities in South-East Asia; Singapore Art Museum and the famous Singapore Philatelic Museum with its collections of stamp and archival philatelic materials of Singapore from the 1830s to present day. Other top museums in Singapore include Lee Kong Chan Natural History Museum, Mint Museum of Toys, Red Dot Design Museum and the Artscience museum. The diverse range of genres of the museums in Singapore is sure to keep you entertained and encapsulated on your visit to this city.

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This is a 5 story temple that has treasured the left canine tooth of the Buddha that was recovered from his funeral pyre in Kushinagar, India. Founded in 2002, the impressive Buddhist temple makes for...Read more

The Changi museum is quite an interesting place to visit as it digs through historic times narrating factual stories. The museum tells about the sorrowful history of Singapore wherein the inmates were...Read more

This Asian Civilizations Museum is different from other historical museums in this city. A deeper and a broader view, of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, is provided at this place. There are 11 ...Read more

As a sister concern to the Asian Civilizations Museum, the Perankan museum lays emphasis on the Peranakan culture. Belonging to the 1912 era, the museum is home to fine articles of the Peranakan time....Read more

For kicking off the trip to Singapore, stop at the Singapore city gallery for brushing some history and background information of the city. If you want to know more about the geography of the city and...Read more

This museum depicts the past and the present of Singapore. The structure of the building itself is commendable with an elegant neo-classical appearance. The museum hosts exhibitions the displays impor...Read more

Loaded with all types of push-pull-twist-and-turn gadgets, this place is a geek’s paradise. With interactive exhibits and activities, the science centre is designed to educate kids about various...Read more

The site of the first Ford plant in south-east Asia, this site is known for the historic turn of events that took place here during the WW II. This is where the British surrendered Malaya to the Japan...Read more

Referred to as the only natural history museum in Singapore, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is a public gallery stretched over 2,500 square meters. The divided exhibition gallery comprises of 1...Read more

The Singapore Philatelic Museum is a petite place showcasing a treasure of stamps. The museum is a great place for kids as it is informative and gets you familiar with the early age when posting was t...Read more

An interesting museum that depicts Singaporean and Southeast Asian art. The museum islocated in a 160-year-old mission school and showcases art that would get you to think. The museum exhibits are pre...Read more

Reflections at Bukit Chandu is an impressive and interesting museum as it showcases the actions of the Malay Regiment in the battle for Singapore. You climb a shot winding path to get to the museum th...Read more

This is a memorial dedicated to the leader of the 1911 Chinese Revolution- Dr. San YatSen who also played a prominent role in the shaping of Chinese and South-east Asian history.
The memorial is estab...Read more

The rendition of the history, heritage and values of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), this museum was conceived on 1st September 1988. Standing near the PayaLebar Air Base, the museum enlighten...Read more